My Mother and I met for a leisurely dinner at a half-way point between our homes. Both without husbands (both working) or children (brother at party, son at MIL's), we figured we'd indulge in our last chance to eat massive amounts of fattening food before the new year and new diets begin. As usual, our discussion turned to adoption.

I'm left unsure of what to think or feel.

For the first time, ever, my Mother and I openly talked about the time before and during Munchkin's placement. It wasn't a good time for our family.

While my Mother and I possess similar personality traits, we communicate in vastly different ways. She yells. When I hear yelling, I emotionally shut... more

I have become interested in the advice that teens are given in regards to a crisis pregnancy. I have concerns that much of it is very biased and does not entirely realistically portray all options. I have nosed around and found a few older books on the subject of unplanned teen pregnancies. “The Stork is Dead” was published in 1968 and written by Dr. Charlie Shedd who was a protestant minister. It says on the cover of this book, "Over a Quarter-Million in Print". The format of the book was based on questions from teens to which Dr.... more